Description
Midgard 110 old scissor lamp with enameled shade
The design of this vintage scissor lamp was developed by Curt Fischer, who worked on the idea of the ‘steerable light’ from approx. 1920 on. Even before the well known designs by Christian Dell or Marianne Brandt, Curt Fischer realized the idea of the so-called ‘steerable light’ with the all-round movable work lamp. The metal workshop at the Weimar Bauhaus was lit with Midgard lights, serving as an example to Bauhaus students, and was used later in Ilse and Walter Gropius’ master house livingroom at the Dessau Bauhaus.
After the thorough dismantling cleaning rust removal
of all elements, the lamp was painted and rebuilt again.
The lamp has beautiful signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
The lamp is in good overall condition appart from some scratches. The enameled shade has losses of enamel.
The lamp is engraved with the Midgard logo at the head, and MIDGARD DRGM DRP Ausl Pat (before the war) and ‘Einstellung’ on the scissor.
The mechanical system of the lamp functions perfectly.
The electrical equipment was renewed and refurbished with a three-wire system and a black cloth coated cord was used.
The light is operated by a rotary switch located on the brass lamp socket.
The lamp can be easily attached to the wall with the wall-mount bracket and screws.
Please refer to the photos for more details.
Dimensions:
Shade diameter 15,5cm
scissor 19 up to 59cm
Full length 36 up to approx 109 cm
Arm 32cm
Heigth Wall mounting 40 cm
Cable length 330 cm
Fassung E27
Gefertigt in Auma in Thüringen
Ref 307
